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#196 – Jonathan Birch on the edge cases of sentience and why they matter

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Exploring Animal Sentience Through Buddhist Perspectives

This chapter explores a dialogue between Western scientists, philosophers, and Tibetan Buddhist monks in Dharamsala, India, focusing on animal sentience. A significant interaction with the Dalai Lama sheds light on differing views of consciousness, illustrating the complexities and ethical discussions surrounding sentience.

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